So, the Ineos Grenadier will be sold in South Africa and it will go head-to-head with the formidable Land Rover Defender! How does the Grenadier’s specification sheet stack up against the Defender? Let’s take a closer look!
Offroading enthusiasts will soon be treated to the Ineos Grenadier with the recent announcement of South African specifications and pricing details for the new offroader. The order books and online configurator are now live and you can build and order your Ineos Grenadier at Ineosgrenadier.com
The Grenadier, which has a striking resemblance to the previous generation Defender, will compete against a thoroughly-modernised new-generation Land Rover Defender when it arrives later this year.
Let’s take a look at some key specification details to see how the Grenadier stacks up against the Defender.
Engine Specs
When it goes on sale in South Africa, the Ineos Grenadier will be powered by BMW’s 210 kW / 450 Nm 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder petrol engine (B58) as well as a 183 kW / 550 Nm diesel 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine (B57). Both engines will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF.
The Land Rover Defender range also offers both petrol and diesel engines, but with more choice on offer for buyers. The petrol line-up includes a 221 kW / 400 Nm 2.0-litre turbopetrol (P300) as well as a more potent 294 kW / 550 Nm 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbopetrol engine. For those seeking ultimate performance, there’s also a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine on offer with 386 kW and 625 Nm.
For those seeking a diesel Defender, you can opt for the 177 kW / 500 Nm 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine (D240) or a more powerful 221 kW / 630 Nm 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine (D300). But that’s not all, Land Rover also offers a P400e Plug-In Hybrid Defender with a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine working in conjunction with an electric motor to produce total outputs of 297 kW and 640 Nm. All Defenders are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Key Offroad Features
Both the Grenadier and Defender are designed and built to offer formidable offroading capability and they, therefore, come well equipped to live up to that expectation.
The Grenadier will initially be offered as a 5-seater station wagon and will have a claimed ground clearance of 264 mm and a wading depth of 800mm. More so, permanent four-wheel drive as well as a 2-speed transfer case and a central-locking differential are standard (front and rear differential locks will be optional, but are standard on Trailmaster trim). Ineos will offer a wide range of accessories so that buyers can configure their ideal 4×4 but in addition to the standard Grenadier, the firm will also offer 2 specialised derivatives, TrailMaster and BushMaster, to meet the offroading needs of local buyers. The Grenadier will offer a 36.2-degree approach angle, 28.2-degree breakover angle and a 36.1-degree departure angle. Maximum tow capacity is rated at 3 500 kg.
See specification details for the Ineos Grenadier
The Land Rover Defender, by comparison, is offered in 2 body styles including the compact Defender 90 and the long-wheelbase Defender 110 (can be specified as a 7-seater). Ground clearance is claimed at a maximum 291 mm (with air suspension) or 225 mm as standard. Depending on the derivative, the Defender’s wading depth varies between 500 mm and 900 mm (with air suspension).
Like the Grenadier, the Defender also offers permanent four-wheel drive, with a twin-speed automatic gearbox, centre differential and an optional active locking rear differential. The Defender 110 offers a comparable approach angle of 38-degree, a breakover angle of 28 degrees and a departure angle of 40-degrees. Land Rover also offers a selection of accessory packs that add more functionality to the Defender package.
See specification details for the Land Rover Defender
Interior Execution and Features
The Grenadier’s cabin environment is built for purpose and while it does offer the convenience of a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, the overall design execution is decisively old school. Unlike most modern cars, physical buttons dominate the cabin of the Grenadier. Features that offroad enthusiasts will appreciate are the pre-wired auxiliary switches which will make it much easier to connect equipment such as camping gear, external lights or winches, for example. The hard-wearing interior is built to withstand the rigours of the wild and it can be hosed down if necessary (there are drainage plugs in the floor) and the stain-resistant Recaro seats are super durable too, perfect for bashing through the bundus!
By comparison, the new Land Rover Defender adopts a far more modern interior design approach with much of the vehicle’s functionality housed in the firm’s impressive 10-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system that not only takes care of infotainment but also serves as the view for Land Rover’s useful surround camera system which is particularly useful when negotiating difficult terrain. Land Rover also offers a wide range of interior finishes for the Defender, so if you want to be bathed in leather and luxury, your wish can be granted.
Ineos Grenadier and Land Rover Defender Prices in South Africa
Ineos recently released pricing details for the South African market and local pricing is as follows:
Ineos Grenadier: R1 416 985
Ineos Grenadier Trailmaster Edition: R1 528 940
Ineos Grenadier Bushmaster Edition: R1 528 940
The Ineos Grenadier will be sold with a 5-year/100 000km vehicle warranty. The order books and enhanced configurator go live on the 18th May 2022.
Comparatively, the Land Rover Defender is priced as follows:
Land Rover Defender 90 D240 SE – R1 232 294
Land Rover Defender 90 P300 SE – R1 236 393
Land Rover Defender 90 D240 X-Dynamic SE – R1 324 194
Land Rover Defender 90 P300 X-Dynamic SE – R1 328 293
Land Rover Defender 90 D240 XS Edition – R1 355 294
Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE – R1 357 805
Land Rover Defender 90 P300 XS Edition – R1 359 393
Land Rover Defender 110 D240 X-Dynamic SE – R1 363 546
Land Rover Defender 110 D240 XS Edition – R1 385 346
Land Rover Defender 90 D240 X-Dynamic HSE R1 388 994
Land Rover Defender 90 P300 X-Dynamic HSE – R1 393 093
Land Rover 90 D300 X-Dynamic SE – R1 406 605
Land Rover Defender 110 D240 X-Dynamic HSE – R1 424 246
Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic SE – R1 445 905
Land Rover Defender 90 D300 X-Dynamic HSE – R1 471 405
Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic HSE – R1 506 605
Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic HSE – R1 515 434
Land Rover Defender 90 D300 X – R1 662 105
Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X – R1 697 434
Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X – Dynamic SE – R1 707 600
Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X – R1 723 705
Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-Dynamic HSE – R1 768 400
Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X – R1 770 586
Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X – R1 837 800
Land Rover Defender 90 V8 – R2 392 760
Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Carpathian Edition – R2 488 160
Land Rover Defender 110 V8 – R2 504 760
Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Carpathian Edition – R2 600 160
The Land Rover Defender is sold with a 5-year/100 000km warranty and a 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan.
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